What Is Mantra Therapy

Mantra therapy is a form of therapy that is used to clear the mind and soul by chanting a repetition of words, sounds, and phrases for a fixed duration.

This type of therapy can involve religious or non-religious chanting and can be practiced in groups.

Mantra therapy is used to help relieve stress, strengthen focus, and achieve a state of meditation

Types of Mantra Therapy

  • There are many different types of mantra therapies that can be used based on a person’s desire.

    • Healing mantras are the most common and are used for mental and physical healing.

    • Affirmation mantras is used to help bring a positive mindset.

    • Vedic Mantras come from the Vedic texts in Hinduism and can be used for spiritual practices and meditation.

Mantra Therapy Practices

  • Unlike many other types of therapies, Mantra Therapy can be done easily at home.

    • All that is needed is a quiet spot for optimal concentration and a mantra that resides in one's mind.

    • Once achieved, the repetition of the chosen mantra will lead to the relaxation of the mind.

  • One common mantra is Om Mani Padme Hum which is a Tibetan Buddhist mantra that is said to achieve compassion and enlightenment.

  • Another common mantra is Om which is considered the ancient sound that represents the universe and its creation.

  • The Gayatri Mantra is a Vedic mantra that is said to stabilize the mind and bring clarity

Benefits of Mantra Therapy

  • Mantra therapy has many benefits such as better concentration due to the repetition of mantras.

  • This form of therapy also reduces mental clutter and promotes a more clear mind, reduction of stress due to the repetition of chanting, and better physical health.

  • It is believed that chanting mantras can help balance the body’s energy hence providing clarity without the use of pharmaceutical medicines.